L.A. Works RSVP Food Security VISTA

The L.A. Works RSVP Food Security VISTA position at AmeriCorps involves building the capacity of nonprofit partners in Los Angeles to combat food insecurity by engaging volunteers aged 55 and older. Duties include creating outreach materials, supporting volunteer management, conducting research, and developing advocacy tools. The role aims to strengthen community involvement and leave a lasting impact on food access in under-resourced areas.
L.A. Works was founded in 1991 to harness LA’s volunteer power. Each year we mobilize more than 25,000 volunteers to address critical issues impacting our community, with the goal to unite Angelenos and inspire action for a more equitable Los Angeles. L.A. Works addresses three principal needs: increase volunteer participation in community service projects; build the capacity of nonprofit organizations to achieve their missions through access to volunteers and other resources; and educate and encourage people to engage in the broader social issues affecting the greater Los Angeles community. The AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program pairs thousands of Americans aged 55 and older with organizations making change in communities across the country. The RSVP Food Security VISTA program, sponsored by L.A. Works, aims to combat food insecurity in Los Angeles by engaging volunteers aged 55 and older in meaningful service. The VISTA member will strengthen the capacity of nonprofit partners by developing sustainable systems for recruiting, engaging, and retaining older adult volunteers. Through partnerships with organizations addressing food insecurity, the VISTA member will create targeted outreach materials, support volunteer coordination, and design toolkits that improve volunteer management practices. Additionally, the RSVP Food Security VISTA member will raise awareness about food insecurity among older adults by conducting research, developing advocacy tools, and supporting educational campaigns. This program not only addresses the immediate need for food access in under-resourced communities but also empowers older adults to contribute to long-term solutions. By the end of the service term, the program will leave a lasting impact through improved volunteer infrastructure and increased community engagement in the fight against hunger.

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Member Duties : The RSVP Food Security VISTA will build the capacity of nonprofit partners to address food insecurity in Los Angeles by recruiting, engaging, and retaining volunteers aged 55 and older. They will create outreach materials, support volunteer management, and develop sustainable systems for volunteer engagement. Additionally, they will conduct research and create advocacy tools to raise awareness about food insecurity among older adults, helping to strengthen community involvement and long-term impact.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance .
• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .

Terms

Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas

Homelessness , Hunger , Health , Veterans , Community Outreach .

Skills

Public Speaking , General Skills , Recruitment , Non-Profit Management , Communications , Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology , Social Services , Team Work , Leadership , Community Organization .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

L.A. Works RSVP Food Security VISTA

Program Start/End Date

08/25/2025 - 08/24/2026

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations CALIFORNIA Los Angeles/Orange County

Languages

English

Spanish

Accepting Applications

From 06/02/2025 To 08/04/2025

Contact Alison Petsod Hixson

570 W Avenue 26

Los Angeles CA 90065

213-893-4898

volunteercorps@laworks.com

www.laworks.com/vista

Listing ID 126678